Wichita eagle., 1887-06-16
HO FOR CLARK Co., KAN.
The Banner County Of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark county is one of the southern tier Of
counties. Its west line is los miles from
the west line Of the state It's altitude is
1900 feet, and its area 1000 square miles. Its
population over 1000. The soil varies: being
rich black and muiatto loan several fae5
in depth No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully. The health of the county
Is unsurpassed. The society is first class, and
strangers find q warm welcome among them
Ashland, the county seat, IS centrally locat-
ed. Is not yet years Old, and mas popu-
lation of more than 100 people
and is increasing rapidly. Improvements of
all kinds are under way and in contempla-
ton Solid brick blocks VIII be built during
che summer. Water works will be planted
in ninety days, company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach Of rail
roads is another assurance OF still greater
prosperity The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices on lands are low, as viii be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide TO prices:
No So 100 acres miles from Ashland. q
dark loam soil, nerrly all piow land, balance
NOW land Price $3.50, part cash.
No. Il9 $40 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house OF )
rooms, stables, cow sheds &c 100 acres and
) wire fence. Fine valley land with running
water. Price $500: $500 cash, balance in
years.
No. 123. $40 acres miles from Ashland.
very good tract OF land: no Improvements
except about % acres Of breaking. Price
$500.
No III. 100 acres miles from Ashland,
abundance OF spring water and shade TOO
acres under 3 wire fence. All fine land.
Price $500, $500 cash and balance in i
years.
No. IA. 100 acres mile from Ashland
Good land gently rolling. very nice place
70 make home Price 5000.
No. li5. $50 acres 2 II miles from Ash
land. Fine land. Price 5000.
No 146 loo acres 11-2 miles from Ashland
II acres under cultivation, nice smooth land,
good well OF water. Price $500.
No. $50. leo acres 1-2 mile from Ashland.
This piece i the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property adjacent TO the city and
can be used in acre tracts 70 good advant
age. Price $50 per acre, and will bring 500
inside Of 90 days.
We have many pieces OF land which we are
Offering in large or small bodies az prices
ranging from 81 TO IS per acre: also rave a
large list of city property. business lots on
Main street ranging in price from $500 10
$500 residence lots from SD TO Sl25 per lot.
lots being 25xli2 feet Now is the best time
10 secure property IN Ashland and Clark
county. as prices are bound TO advance = 10
% Per cent ID ~ Gays NCHie anu M ese4Ss.-s;
for yourself.
In conclusion would say tbat we VIII pay
the expenses Of any persons ~ho ara infucesi
20 come here through our representations
and do not find the statements made by Us
true. BIZ permission we give the following
references: The Clsrk County Bank, the
State Bank, the Winton & Dening State
Bank. Of Ashland, Kansas. and the First
National Bank. Of Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
Snail maps snd any information desired
VIII be cheertully given by addressing